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Gigabyte says Intel will revive LGA 1700 socket support for new processors arriving in early 2027, bringing back compatibility with older DDR4 memory alongside DDR5. AMD is taking a similar approach, with Gigabyte also announcing new AM4 motherboards tied to a 10th-anniversary relaunch of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D chip.
Motherboard maker Gigabyte indicates Intel plans to release new CPUs next year using the older LGA 1700 socket, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Intel VP Robert Hallock said Raptor Lake chips will remain available for 'years to come' and that LGA 1700 remains viable because demand for DDR4 persists. A 32GB DDR4 kit costs around $210 versus roughly $480 for a comparable DDR5 kit.
Gigabyte announced a BIOS update extending support for upcoming Intel processors to its full lineup of B760 and H610 motherboards, covering both DDR4 and DDR5 variants, with the chips expected in early 2027. The update excludes other LGA 1700 boards like Z690, Z790, and B660, and Gigabyte has not revealed SKUs, specs, or pricing for the new CPUs.